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Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
What is the setting of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?
  1. in fair Verona
  2. in coastal Mantua
  3. in classic Paris
  4. in Ancient Rome
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
What is the best paraphrase of the following lines?
What watchful cares do interpose themselves
Betwixt your eyes and night? (Act II, Scene i, ll. 98–99)
  1. What watchful eyes are spying on you this night?
  2. What worries are keeping you awake on this night?
  3. What cares do you have concerning your eyes this night?
  4. What worries do you have about what is happening tonight?
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
In Act I, Scene ii, why does Cassius describe his memory of swimming with Caesar?
  1. to show that Caesar is sincere and proud
  2. to show that Caesar is kind and gentle
  3. to show that Caesar is weak and afraid
  4. to show that Caesar is cruel and mean
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Caesar says, “Cowards die many times before their deaths: / The valiant never
taste of death but once” (Act II, Scene ii, ll. 32–33). What is the best interpretation
of these lines?
  1. Death is inevitable, but fear is a choice.
  2. A coward is more likely to be killed.
  3. No one can kill a valiant person.
  4. Cowards should be put to death.
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Why does Calpurnia urge Caesar not to go to the Senate?
  1. She has heard rumors of the conspiracy.
  2. She has had dreams that have made her ill.
  3. She believes her dreams are bad omens.
  4. She is uncertain of what the Senate might do.
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
At the end of Act I, Scene ii, what plan does Cassius describe?
  1. He describes a plan to trick Brutus by throwing anonymous notes into his window.
  2. He describes a plan to trick Caesar by pretending to serve him faithfully.
  3. He describes a plan to encourage Brutus to gather an army against Caesar.
  4. He describes a plan to encourage Casca to persuade Caesar to resign.
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
In Act I, Scene ii, why does Cassius flatter Brutus?
  1. He needs Brutus to support his plot against Caesar.
  2. He fears that Brutus may try to kill him or Casca.
  3. He wants Brutus to leave Rome so Caesar will retire.
  4. He wants Brutus to marry his daughter in March.
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
At the beginning of Act II, why does Shakespeare have Brutus ask his servant what day it is?
  1. to show the audience that Roman servants manipulated their masters
  2. to show the audience how much Brutus depends on his servant for information
  3. to make sure the audience knows this is the day the soothsayer warned about
  4. to make sure the audience knows that nothing bad will happen that day
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
At the beginning of Act I, Scene ii, what warning does a soothsayer give?
  1. He warns Caesar to beware of Brutus, his friend.
  2. He warns Caesar to beware of a date in March.
  3. He warns Caesar to beware of his wife, Calpurnia.
  4. He warns Caesar to beware of plotters in his midst.
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Which of the following statements best paraphrases these lines?
If these be motives weak, break off betimes,
And every man hence to his idle bed. (Act II, Scene i, ll. 116–117)
  1. If these are weak reasons, let us go home to bed and act later in the day.
  2. If these weak reasons become weaker, let us wait and think of more.
  3. If these reasons are not strong enough, let us take a break from talking.
  4. If these reasons are not strong enough, let us call off the plot and go home.
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Why does Decius tell Caesar that the Senate has decided to offer Caesar the crown?
  1. He is hoping, based on dreams, of being second-in-command,
  2. He is guessing based on rumors he has heard in the Senate.
  3. He is pretending in order to help Calpurnia calm down.
  4. He is lying in order to further the conspirators’ plot.
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Based on Brutus’ reaction to Cassius in Act I, Scene ii, what may be Brutus’ tragic flaw?
  1. He may be too suspicious.
  2. He may be too trusting.
  3. He may be too brave.
  4. He may be too cowardly.
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
What internal conflict does Brutus face in Act I?
  1. He is Cassius’ enemy, but he agrees with Cassius about Caesar.
  2. He is Caesar’s friend, but he does not want to live under a king.
  3. He wants to be king himself, but he does not want to hurt Caesar.
  4. He wants to be king himself, but he does not want to offend Cassius.
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar was based on real events.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
What does Cassius do in his conversation with Brutus in Act I, Scene ii?
  1. He praises Caesar in order to win Brutus’ support.
  2. He flatters Brutus in order to win Brutus’ support.
  3. He insults Brutus in order to make him angry.
  4. He questions Brutus in order to understand Caesar.
Grade 10 The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Which character is stricken with internal conflict in Act I?
  1. Caesar
  2. Cassius
  3. Casca
  4. Brutus
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